Weber Performer Deluxe vs Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Kamado Style

Or you can use this little guy if you don't have your watch handy. And as you can see, we've got some smoke already coming out and you can see we're g...

This is really good to see because it's very well packed and when you order something you do want it arriving at your house you know in a perfect cond...

I have seen a lot of YouTube videos on how to use a Weber kettle for slow cooking, and even though I got the pellet grill for that, I decided to try with the Weber as well. I will say that at this point, I am glad I got the pellet grill. It is very difficult to adjust and maintain the temperature on the kettle. Also, the air vent on the lid is directly opposite the thermometer

After that the temp slowly started climbing. When it got to 280 deg, I did my first vent adjustment. Fair warning, a little goes a long way in terms of adjustment. Over shooting both to the up and down side is easy to do

just turn the dial, push the button, and you have flame on your charcoal. It lights the charcoal faster and more thoroughly than the paper method does too, so you reduce your startup time by a good 5 minutes. If you grill as much as I do this adds up. And if you are one of those people that use lighter fluid then stop reading this and BUY THIS NOW

It's a little hard for temperature control, however, it's my first charcoal grill so I think it's a i need more practice. Took me 20 mins to put together and great portable grill.

Number four is the ash can. It has an ash can underneath the grill right here so it stays in place and then you can just empty your ashes into here ju...

I already have one of those big 300lb beasts of a kamado cooker and wanted something easier to fire up and clean for a quick 2 person dinner or a few burgers and this seems to fit the bill. There are similar all ceramic mini-eggs out there, but they are pricey with smaller cooking surfaces and super heavy. This hits the sweet spot of affordability, larger cooking area and easy to move around without pulling something. POSITIVES One of the best features of this unit is the removeable ashpan